Police said the neighbour provided excellent information to the supervising sergeant.

The boys were held in custody at the Orana Juvenile Justice Centre and appeared in handcuffs before Magistrate Andrew Eckhold in Dubbo Children's Court yesterday.

Two 16-year-olds were refused bail.

The 14-year-old was granted strict conditional bail.

Magistrate Eckhold described aggravated break and enter in company as one of the more serious offences on the criminal calendar.

Police said the trio gained entry to the house after the smashing of a window allowed the rear door to be opened.

The first 16-year-old to front court was a tall Aboriginal boy dressed in track pants, T-shirt and joggers.

Legal Aid said a guilty plea was likely to be entered to the aggravated break and enter in company offence.

The boy was facing three other charges, dating from January 10 and 20.

He pleaded guilty to entering inclosed lands without lawful excuse.

Legal Aid said representations would be made to police about a charge of entering a building with intent to commit an indictable offence.

A firm not guilty plea was entered to a charge of being carried in a stolen car at Kelso.

“He says he did not do it,’’ Legal Aid told the court.

“He relies on a parole condition preventing him from leaving Dubbo.’’

Charges were adjourned to March 18.

Legal Aid said the boy was intelligent and literate.

“He came to Dubbo to get out of trouble but admits he has been hanging around with idiots,’’ the solicitor said.

“He has been living with his grandparents at Dubbo and is under direct family supervision. If granted bail he would be prepared to abide to a strict curfew, police reporting conditions, house arrest and an order prohibiting association with co-offenders.’’

Magistrate Eckhold said the strength of the prosecution case was overwhelming.

“You may have potential to do other things,’’ he said.

“This is heartbreaking to see. “Bail is refused. It is sad for me to have to do this.’’

The next 16-year-old before the court was a slightly built fair-skinned boy with blonde hair.

No plea was entered to the aggravated break and enter in company charge.

The boy pleaded not guilty to a charge of taking and driving a conveyance on January 8.

The court heard he was awaiting sentence on eight charges of break and enter and single charges of graffiti, damaging property and entering inclosed lands without consent.

The boy was in breach of bonds imposed for 10 charges of entering a vehicle without consent, six charges of larceny and single charges of entering inclosed lands without consent and possessing house breaking implements.